Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab Unit

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The MUSC Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit is a 24-bed acute rehabilitation unit in which the nurses work closely with therapists and other disciplines to help the patient achieve the best mobility and level of independence possible following strokes, traumas, surgeries, etc. Patients on this unit must have the ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day for 5-6 days per week.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.
All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.
Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.
Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN.
Administers medication according to scope of practice, performs reassessments, collects data, takes histories, initiates IV access, provide wound care and assists in activities of daily living.
Documents in the medical record, findings and information.
Communicate appropriate medical and clinical information to the staff as required.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Provides first line customer service response.
Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.